Associate in Applied Science in General Business

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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in General Business program is designed to meet the needs of students who wish a broad overview of business and desire not to enroll in a specialized curriculum in business. The program is designed to acquaint students with major subject areas of business, to improve the student's business vocabulary, and to provide students with an understanding of influencing factors in business decision making and activities. In addition, this program may aid a student in recognizing a specific business field to be pursued in future studies. Although many courses will transfer to a four-year institution, some courses do not. This curriculum is not designed to meet the needs of students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) is also available.

Students should meet with an academic advisor, or program director, or counselor who can assist in assessing student needs that may affect course enrollment. Appropriate resources can be discussed and agreed to in order to address student needs and support successful course completion.

Program Area Key:

Critical Rdg = Critical Reading

FYC = First Year Composition

HUM = Humanities and Fine Arts

Mathematics = Mathematics

NS = Natural Science

Oral Comm = Oral Communication

PP = Program Prerequisite

SB = Social & Behavioral Sciences

RC = Required Courses

RE = Restricted Electives

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for each course listed in the Required Courses area.

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All information is administered by the Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation at Maricopa County Community College District and published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

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